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2008 deaths less known
Less known Voices 2008
By Jason Goldtrap 12:10:08
As the year draws to a close, let us remember the voices of lesser-known 2008; those who contributed to American culture. Maudie Hopkins, 93, was last America's Civil War widow. Harry Richard Landis, 108, according to the last American World War vet. Jacob DeShazer, 95, participated in the Doolittle Raid. RAF pilot Bertram James, 92, survived "The Great Escape," which was designed by Eric Dowling, 92. Col. Donald Blakeslee, 89, flew more missions against the Luftwaffe than any another fighter pilot in the U.S.. Joseph M. Juran, 103, was an innovative quality control in postwar Japan.
Dirth Pran, 65, journalist Cambodian-born American, survivor of the Killing Fields. Frank Piasecki, 88, invented the placing tandem rotor Chinook helicopter. Col. John Ripley, 69, prevented an attack of 20,000 enemy troops, blowing up the Dong Ha Bridge. Bernie Boston, 74, took a picture of a protester in 1967 by putting a nail in the barrel of a shotgun. Maj. Andrew J. Olmsted, 37 years, was an Army blogger in Iraq.
David Kahn, 98, wrote the song "Leave It to Beaver", Bob LeMond. 1994, was the speaker. Earl Hagen, 88, composed the theme from "The Andy Griffith Show." Shell Kepler, 49, played Nurse Vining on "General Hospital." Manuel Padilla Jr., 51, was a pharaoh in "American Graffiti." Dick Martin, 86, co-organized "Laugh-In". Rob Knox, 18, is the upcoming film "Harry Potter and the Prince Mestizo. "
Richard Wright, 65, co-founder of Pink Floyd. John Stewart, 68, sang with the Kingston Trio who co-founded with Nick Reynolds 75. Larry Norman, 60, a pioneer of Christian rock. Dottie Rambo, 74, was a gospel singer. Paul Davis, 60, confessed "I Go Crazy (You know that when I look in your eyes). "Mike Smith, 64, sang for The Dave Clark Five. Jerry Wallace, 79, fell" Primrose Lane. "Jim Hagar, 61, sang on" Hee Haw. " Dennis Yost, 65, sang "Spooky" with the Classics IV. Gloria Shayne Baker, 84, wrote: "Do You Hear What I Hear?"
Norman "Hurricane" Smith, 85, "Oh Babe, What would you say?" Rod Allen, 63, of fortunes sang "You've Got Your Troubles (I've Got Mine). "Lita Roza, 82, sang" How much is that Doggie in the Window? "
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, 91, the guru of the Beatles. Levi Stubbs, 72, the Four Tops sang "Baby I Need Your Lovin '."
Cliff Nobel, 64, had an instrumental hit in 1968, "The Horse". Gallodoro Al, 95, had an introduction to the clarinet with the soul of "Rhapsody in Blue." LeRoi Moore, 46, saxophonist, Dave Matthews Band. Mitch Mitchel, 62, played drums in "The Wind Cries Mary." Don Helms, 81, played steel guitar on "Your Cheatin 'Heart."
Kurt Eberling, Sr., 77, invented Spaghettios. Herb Peterson, 89, invented the Egg McMuffin. Al Copeland, 64, founded Popeyes Chicken. Lovie Yancey, 96, founder of Fatburger. Carl Karcher, 90, founded Carl's Jr.. Irv Robbins, 90, co-founder of Baskin-Robbins. Fred Baur, 89, invented the Pringles can. Wilbur Hardee, 89, founded Hardees.
Joan Winston, 77, helped organizing the first "Star Trek" convention. Alexander Courage, 88, wrote the theme from "Star Trek" and even made the "sound" like the Whoosh companies passes. Ray Ellis, 82, composed the music for the animated series. Dr. Alvin Marks, 97, gave us 3D glasses. Ben Chapman, 79, Creature from the Black Lagoon. Gary Gygax, 69, co-creator of Dungeons and Dragons "
Harry Lange, 77, has designed a future that should have been in "2001: An Odyssey in Space. "Roy Scheider, 75, and Natasha Shneider, 52, shared a tender scene, the spaceship Leonov air locked around Jupiter in" 2010 ". Maila Nurmi, 86, was Vampira in "Plan 9 from Outer Space", a film partially funded by Reverend Lynn Lemon, 90, pastor of the Baptist Church in Hollywood. Roberta Collins 64, was Matilda the Hun in "Death Race 2000." John Phillip Law, 70, was Pygar the angel in "Barbarella." Beverly Gardland, 82, was in "The Alligator People, "whose soundtrack was composed by Irvng Gertz, 93. Priscilla Allen, 70, said:" Prepare yourself for a surprise "in" Total Recall ".
Derek Wadsworth, 69, wrote the theme "Space: 1999," starring Barry Morse, 89. Neal Hefti, 85, composed the theme from "Batman." Forrest J. Ackerman, 92, published Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine. Don Davis, 65, was General Hammond on "Stargate SG-1". Stan Winston, 62, Sci-fi amazed fans with his monster make-up.
David Groh, 68, Joe Gerard on Rhoda. Christopher Allport, 60, appeared in Mad Men. Lois Nettleton, 80, was more than just "a face in the crowd." Allan Melvin, 84, was Sam Butcher on "The Brady Bunch." Joy Page, 83, was Annina Brandel in "Casablanca." Nina Foch, 84, was in "Executive Suite". Robert J. Anderson, 75, was a young George Bailey in "It's A Wonderful Life." Mel Ferrer, 90, was Paul Berthalet in "Lili." Charles H. Gray, 86, was Clay Forrester from "Rawhide." Julius Carry, 56, was Lord Bowler in "The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. ". Larry Haines, 89, was Stu Bergman on" Search for Tomorrow. "Estelle Reiner, 94, said:" I'll have what she's having. "
Steve Gerber, 60, created Howard the Duck. The classic arcade game "Paperboy" was developed by Mark Haigh-Hutchinson, 43. Ollie Johnston 1995 was the last of the "Walt Disney's Nine Old Men." Kermit Scott, 71, was a professor of philosophy and namesake of Caco the Frog, which was designed by Kermit Love, 91. Dick Sutcliffe, 90, created "Davey and Goliath." Ted Key, 95, created the cartoon "Hazel." Michael Silberkleit, 76, published "Archie" comics. Irving Belcher, 94, helped write the screenplay for "The Wizard of Oz." Wonderful Smith, 97, gave instructions for Spinal Tap to get to the stage.
Margaret Truman, 83, has been a writer and daughter of President Harry Truman. Secret Service agent, Floyd Boring, 92, helped foil Truman assassination attempt. Hamilton Jordan, 63, Jimmy Carter was chief of Staff. Ike Pappas, 75, "There's a shot! Oswald has been shot!" W. Cecil Stoughton, 88, photographed oath to Lyndon Johnson aboard Air Force One in Dallas. Marty Kenney, 90, was a caller in the beloved Sean Hannity Show.
John Archibald Wheeler, 96, hole coined the term "black." Michael Golomb, 98, was among the first mathematicians to apply a normed vector space in numerical analysis. (I do not know what is.) Richard Knerr, 82, invented the Frisbee. Philip Saffman, 76, advanced fluid mechanics. Hugh Butt, 98, treated with vitamin K. hemorrhage Robert Nason Beck, 80, helped give us the CAT Scan. Andrew McKelvey, 74, helped the founding Monster.com. Keith D. Carl, 88, co-invented the catalytic converter.
Dick Barrymore, 74 ski filmed. Hugh Bradner, 92, invented the wet suit. Bud Browne 96, shot surfers. Ralph White, 66, filmed the Titanic sank. Mildred Callahan Jones, 64, brought us the decorative flags. John Burnside, 91, gave us the teleidoscope.
Louis Teicher, 83, popularized classical piano. Larry Harmon, 83, was Bozo the Clown. Don LaFontaine, 68, was "the voice of countless movie trailers. Bill Melendez, 91, was the voice of Snoopy.
Marie Smith Jones, 89, was the last known speaker of Eyak language. Sandy Allen, 53, was seven feet seven inches. Jorn Utzon, 90, designed the Sydney Opera House. Christopher Bowman, 40, was an Olympic skater. Brandi Hawbaker, 26, played in the 2007 World Series of Poker. Frank Rosenthal, 79, was a colorful Vegas sports handicapper and talk show host.
Carloson Joyce, 84, designed for dolls It's a Small World. Robin Moore, 82, author of The French Connection. James L. Sorenson, 86, invented disposable surgical masks. David Watkins, 82, brought the soft light to cinematography. John McWethy, 60, was a fixture for ABC News. Ruth Peale, 101, was engaged to Norman. Gay Severin, 81, designed costumes space for cosmonauts. Air Force hero Steve Fossett, 63, pronounced dead February 15.
About the Author
Jason Goldtrap is the author of the novel “Sarah Conrad of Eagle Creek” which you can read online at JasonGoldtrap.com
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